The Little Theatre
WHERE
Telford
What it’s like
Pantomimes and plays staged by a local theatre group, with a way in for kids from age 10 who want to perform rather than just watch.
This is a proper local theatre putting on pantomimes and plays, the sort of place where the audience is half the fun because everyone's shouting "he's behind you" at the right moment. If your kids just want to sit and watch a panto, that's the simple version of the day.
The more interesting bit is that from age 10, kids can get involved in the productions themselves rather than just turning up to watch one. That's a step up from a school play, being part of an actual theatre group's show, and it's worth asking how that works if your ten-year-old has been begging for a stage of their own. It won't suit a child who wants to dip in for an afternoon, this is a proper commitment to a production.
For the younger ones, the pantomime side is the obvious pick. Panto is built for a wide age range and the jokes tend to work on two levels, one for the kids and one for the adults who brought them.
Need to know
- Best for
- Panto for younger kids; performing on stage from age 10
- Getting involved on stage is a real commitment, not a one-off workshop
- Panto season is the one to pick for younger children
- It's a community theatre group rather than a big commercial production
Plan your visit
What's actually on?
Pantomimes and plays, put on by the theatre's own group.
Can my child take part rather than just watch?
Yes, from age 10 kids can get involved in the productions themselves, particularly the pantomime.
Is it suitable for younger children as an audience?
Pantomime is the one to go for with younger kids, it's written to work for them as well as the adults.
Do we need to book ahead?
It's a small local theatre, so turning up on the night is a gamble for a popular panto.
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